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discharged. In this case, be sure to
charge this rechargeable battery
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable
battery is not charged, you can still
use the camera as long as you do not
record the date and time. If the
camera resets the settings to the
defaults each time you charge the
internal rechargeable battery, the
battery may be dead. Consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable battery
Insert a charged battery pack in the
camera, or connect the camera to a
wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC
Adaptor/charger (sold separately),
and leave the camera for 24 hours or
more with the power off.
Notes on recording/playback
• Before you record one-time events,
make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working
correctly.
• This camera is designed to be dust-
and moisture-resistant but not to be
waterproof and splash-proof. When
using the camera in the rain, be
careful not to get the camera and
lens wet. Clean the camera after use
if the camera becomes dirty. With
water, sand, dust, salt, etc., left on
the camera, the camera may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not look at the sun or a strong
light through a removed lens or the
viewfinder. This may cause
irrecoverable damage to your eyes.
Or it may cause a malfunction of
your camera.
• Do not use the camera near a
location that generates strong radio
waves or emits radiation. The
camera may not be able to record or
play back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty
locations may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs,
remove it before using the camera
(page 167).
• Do not shake or strike the camera.
In addition to malfunctions and an
inability to record images, this may
render the memory card unusable,
or cause image data breakdown,
damage or loss.
• Keep the camera, supplied
accessories, etc., out of the reach of
children. The “Memory Stick Duo”
media, etc., may be swallowed. If
such a problem occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
Notes on handling the
focusing screen
• Be careful not to touch the focusing
screen, the mirror, etc., with your
finger.
• If dust lands on the surface of the
screen, remove dust using a blower.
In this case, do not use a spray
blower.
• If the screen has a scratch or gets
oily, consult your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service
facility.